This week, BCS took up donations for The River, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City.  The River is only open to women and their children, and it provides many services for women in need, including devotions, laundry and shower facilities, gardening, writing center, job search and resume assistance, sewing, snacks, counseling, reading, and life skill classes.  They average 30-40 loads of laundry every day.  Below are patrons and staff of The River.